Education
Freedom to learn:
Distance learning changing the game Over the last few decades, our country has come a long way. Literacy rates have increased from 82.4% to 95%, according to data from UNESCO. In 1994, 58% of public-school learners in Grade 12 passed matric, while in 2021 that figure was 76.4%. By Eloise Nolte, MD of Optimi College
At the same time, we have huge challenges, including an unemployment rate that has accelerated to 35% amid the Covid-19 pandemic. To address this, we need to do everything we can to upskill our citizens, using every means possible. Fortunately, education and technology have come a long way — and distance learning provides a meaningful way to help South Africans, of any age, get ahead with accredited qualifications and short courses. Here are 5 reasons why:
Learning from anywhere, at anytime
There are many education providers out there these days that work on a distance learning model where you can study anything from accounting to IT, software development, supply chain management and much more without ever needing to attend face-to-face classes. Study material can be delivered straight to your door, and you can start studying immediately, at any point in the year. With petrol prices increasing, this saves you money and travel time. If you have a full-time job, you don’t have to plan your after-work time around classes or rushing to attend classes in the evenings.
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